The city's 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast will feature former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young as keynote speaker, the mayor's office announced Tuesday.

The breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. Jan 18 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

“Words cannot fully describe the impression that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has had on people in Jacksonville, across the United States and throughout the world,” said Mayor Alvin Brown. "It makes me proud not only as a city leader but as an acquaintance of the King family to carry on Jacksonville’s tradition of highlighting Dr. King’s teachings for the benefit of future generations."

Young confronted segregation with Dr. King and has been a consistent voice for civil and human rights throughout his life as a public servant.

Tickets are $25 and available for purchase online. Corporate opportunities are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit MakeASceneDowntown.com or call (904) 630-3690.